Carilion physician stresses importance of vaccinations Gene Marrano February 3, 2015 1 minute read Mumps reported at UVA … the threat of measles spreading from the West Coast … and the still-present “Whooping Cough,” … WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with a Carilion Clinic pediatric physician about the importance of vaccinations: Share: Post navigation Previous: The party’s over; gas prices appear ready to start rising againNext: Panel to discuss Super Bowl ads Related Stories Twisted Track Brewpub to host free speed dating event Ian Price February 10, 2026 0 RIDE launched to provide regular 24/7 transportation for Roanoke’s homeless population Gene Marrano February 9, 2026 0 PETA applauds dozens of animal cruelty indictments against Natural Bridge Zoo owners, staff Web Staff February 9, 2026 0